Audi’s A7 luxury performance sedan gains a more powerful 3.0T V6, while the Prestige trim adds a corner-view camera. A new Competition package is offered featuring a unique quattro sport differential, red brake calipers, sport seats, a flat-bottom steering wheel and S-line styling cues. The S7 gains more wheel options.
The A7 diesel model disappears, but two new performance models -- the A7 Competition and the RS 7 Performance -- debut. There's also new technology, including standard Audi connect and smartphone interface, and a driver-assistance package that includes lane assist, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, and more.
Those who proclaim Americans won’t buy hatchbacks have clearly never driven (or even seen) the stunning Audi A7 and Audi S7 for 2018. Practical side notwithstanding, the 2018 Audi A7-- and its performance stablemates the S7 and RS 7-- deliver impressive levels of performance, styling, technology and desirability. The lineup is designed to thrill at different levels, meaning the “base” A7 offers copious luxury features with ample performance, while the S7 includes much of the A7’s technology while placing an emphasis on blistering speed and razor-sharp handling. Audi’s well-established quattro all-wheel drive is along for the ride, as is a brilliant suspension every bit the equal of cars like the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe, Mercedes-Benz CLS and Porsche Panamera.